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WHAT’S HAPPENING U.S. employers add 119K jobs in September, government says in delayed report U.S. employers added a suprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. The Labor Department also said Thursday that the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% from 4.3% in August. The increase in payrolls was more than double the 50,000 economists had forecast. But Labor Department revisions showed that jobs fell by 4,000 in August instead of increasing by 22,000 as originally reported.
Solid job gain could make Fed rate cut less likely in December Many Fed officials were already leaning against reducing their key rate for the third time this year at their meeting next month. The case for reducing borrowing costs has largely been based on the fear that the job market could be rapidly deteriorating. Yet in September, employers added 119,000 jobs, a modest increase but a clear improvement after a summer slowdown that saw employers shed jobs in June and August. The unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4% from 4.3% but that largely occurred for what economists call a “good” reason — more Americans came off the sidelines to look for work and not all found jobs.
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Albemarle Police Department issues arrest warrants following violent incidents Anyone with information is advised to call 704 984-9500 By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two people who suspects in violent incidents that occurred Nov. 16. Together, the two incidents left multiple people injured, prompted a brief vehicle chase and led to felony charges against the suspects, Jamya Funderburk and Eric Wilhite. Both cases remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Burleson at the APD at 704-984-9500 or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
Five injured in hit-and-run after crowd disturbance The first incident occurred Nov. 16 around 3:30 a.m. when officers responded to reports of gunshots and a hit-and-run in the area of Coggins Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a crowd of roughly 50 people gathered outside. One person had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle and was taken to a hospital, according to APD. Four additional victims later arrived at the hospital, each reporting that they had also been struck by a vehicle at the scene. Investigators learned that a physical altercation earlier in the evening at a restaurant had involved several people, and a second confrontation unfolded on Coggins Avenue shortly before the vehicle entered the crowd.
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The Albemarle Police Department has issued arrest warrants for Jamya Funderburk,left, and Eric Wilhite. Investigators identified the suspect as Funderburk, of Wadesboro. Officers recovered shell casings and a side mirror cover believed to belong to the
Stanly Chamber holds ribbon‑cutting event for The Art Place The new art studio is located in downtown Albemarle By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony last week for its newest member, The Art Place. The event was held Nov. 14 at the art studio’s location at 132 South Depot St. in downtown Albemarle, where a
crowd gathered to celebrate owner Candi Russell and her family. “After 19 years of teaching art in public schools, The Art Place owner Candi Russell is turning her passion into a community space where creativity and connection can thrive,” Stanly Chamber said in a statement. “Our county has plenty of opportunities for athletes and performers, but very few for individual artists to grow and be celebrated. This studio See CHAMBER, page A8
“Opening my own art studio has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember.” Candi Russell, The Art Place owner
suspect vehicle, while witnesses also reported hearing gunshots during the disturbance. See WARRANTS, page A5